This new hitch rack’s unique arc design makes it easier to load and unload, provides better ground clearance and gives you greater distance between your bikes for easy transport.
The Thule Vertex 9028 2-bike hitch mount bike carrier transports up to two bicycles securely at the rear of vehicles, while allowing access to rear doors by leaning the unit back when not loaded. The carrier is conveniently compatible with 1-1/4" and 2" hitch receivers. Additional features include: an arch design for easier bike loading and carrying performance, increased mast height, Thule Hold Fast cradles and anti-sway cages, the ability to fold arms down flat, bike and rack security from theft with locks (sold separately), and an integrated carrying handle.
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Two-bike Hitch Receiver Carrying Capacity
The Thule Vertex 9028 2-bike hitch rack carrier is designed for frequent cyclists and/or families that want the stability, and functionality of a hitch receiver carrier that can be left on vehicles without interfering with hatchbacks. The Vertex 9028 is compatible with 1-1/4" and 2" hitch receivers, and has a 2-bike carrying capacity managed by its two arched bike support arms. The naturally supportive arch design of the bike arms allows for easier bike loading and carrying performance. Thule Hold Fast cradles are installed on the arms. They feature a soft, single material cradle with a groove design that accommodates bike cables, cushions bikes and secures them during transport. In addition, straps used in cradles are 25% strong than current Thule T3 straps. To provide maximized bike stability, bike arms also feature anti-sway cages. Anti-sway cages are rigid rubberized bike rack components that attach to the lower edge of the bike arm, hanging below the bike cradle (one for each bike). As the top tube of bike frames rest on the carrier arms, the anti-sway cages attach to the vertical tube section of bike frames with included straps. This holds bikes firmly in place without the need of a heavy wheel tray sometimes used on hitch mount carriers. Bikes can be locked to the carrier with a cable lock (sold separately), and the carrier can be locked to a vehicle hitch receiver using a hitch receiver lock (sold separately).
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Access to the Rear of Vehicles
The Vertex 9028 ensures easy access to hatchbacks is available through its leaning functionality. and improved hitch switch. With a pull of the lower release of the two-part hitch switch, the upright mast of the Vertex 9028 leans to the rear of the vehicle. Leaning functionality is best used when the carrier is unloaded to avoid unnecessary strain on cradles and no-sway cages. The upper release lever of the hitch switch controls the ability to fold bike arms down into a vertical position when the carrier is not loaded. This minimizes the possibility of driving and parking issues when the empty carrier is left on a vehicle.
Key Features
- Hitch mount carrier for transporting up to two bikes
- Compatible with both 1-1/4" and 2" hitch receivers
- Arched mast and bike arm design for easier bike loading and carrying performance
- Increased mast height for improved ground clearance
- Hold Fast cradles cushion bike and provide maximum bike security
- Reinforced cradle straps are 25% stronger than T3 straps
- Anti-sway cages prevent bike-to-bike and bike-to-vehicle contact
- Improved hitch switch folds arms down when not in use and tilts an unloaded carrier away from hatchbacks
- Integrated handle for easy carrying and handling
- Bikes lock to the carrier with a cable lock (sold separately)
- Carrier locks to the vehicle with a receiver lock (sold separately)
Specifications
- Capacity - 4 bikes
- Hitch receiver compatibility - 1-1/4" and 2"
- Bike to carrier locking functionality - Yes (locks not included)
- Carrier to vehicle locking functionality - Yes (locks not included)
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Thule will warranty all Thule brand car rack systems and its accessories manufactured by Thule during the time that an original retail purchaser owns the product. This warranty terminates if a purchaser transfers the product to any other person. No warranty is given for defects caused by normal wear and tear, cosmetic rust, scratches, accidents, unlawful vehicle operation, or modification of, or any types of repair of a load carrier system other than those authorized by Thule.
About Thule
Thule was founded in 1942 by the Thulin family, when Eric Thulin, a true lover of the outdoors, put the Thule name on a pike trap he designed and began to sell in Scandinavia. It wasn't long before he added other practical items to the company's portfolio. By the 1960s, the company began to concentrate on car-related products, including its first roof rack. The Thulin family sold Thule to the publicly listed company Eldon in 1979, and it has continued to grow both organically and through acquisitions ever since. The Thule Group is a world leader in providing transport solutions for an active life.
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Awesome Bike Rack
I love this bike rack. It works perfectly with my 2" reciever. It was super easy to assemble for the first time and installs and comes back out in under a minute. It has two release handles. The first allows the arms that actually hold the bike up to tuck away when not in use and come up when needed. The second handle release down by the hitch allows the rack to lean away from the car giving me more then enough space to open my cargo area and either load or unload cargo. The rack itself has a nice heavy feel to it that makes you think that it's gonna last. I paid the premium for the Thule Lock Cylinders to give me a little piece of mind that when I come back out to my car that the bike rack is still going to be there.
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Thule bike rack
Great hitch bike rack. Solid connection to my hitch does not move back and forth. The anti sway frame cradles are a plus as well as the release lever to gain entry into the cargo area.
Thule 9028 Vertex 2
I selected this bike rack due to its features and the well recognized Thule brand. The bike rack has so far served me very well, especially during a round trip 1500 mile road trip. There are a couple of annoyances, but none of these would keep me from purchasing this product in the future. First, the connection bolt for the hitch is sized for a 1-1/4" hitch vs. a 2" hitch. The result is that you cannot use an existing hitch lock for this product on a 2" hitch since the pass through hole is too small for the larger diameter hitch bolt. You will need to purchase the Thule special lock (STL2) for $45 if you want to lock your rack to the hitch. You can buy a hitch lock at an auto parts store for much less however, the STL2 has a special design to ensure a snug fit within the hitch. Second, I noticed that on long journeys, the left rubber frame mounting pad will drift forward on the arm bar until it rests against the vertical arm. This will ultimately require that I install some sort of...
Product Features :
- Hitch mount carrier for transporting up to two bikes - compatible with both 1-1/4" and 2" hitch receivers
- Improved hitch switch folds arms down when not in use and tilts an unloaded carrier away from hatchbacks
- Arched mast and bike arm design for easier bike loading and carrying performance and increased mast height for improved ground clearance
- Thule Hold Fast cradles cushion bike and provide maximum bike security
- Reinforced cradle straps are 25% stronger than T3 straps and anti-sway cages prevent bike-to-bike and bike-to-vehicle contact
Rating : 4.7
List Price : $239.95
